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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12 |
Aerie
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 23, 2019.
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Meeting
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| AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: March 26, 2019 |
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Date: May 23,
2019 Time: 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time |
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Location: The St. Regis New York
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Two East 55th Street |
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New York, New York 10022
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| AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 4301 EMPEROR BOULEVARD, SUITE
400 DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27703 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This
communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of
the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: |
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING THE FORM
10-K) |
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How to View Online: |
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. |
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: |
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the
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1) BY
INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 |
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3) BY
E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
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* If requesting
materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line. |
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address
will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 9, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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| How To
Vote |
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| Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods |
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Vote In Person: Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any
special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. |
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Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a
proxy card. |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
ALL for the following proposal:
Nominees:
The
Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:
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Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:
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To approve, by a non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers (“say-on-pay”).
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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
